Construction Plans Reviewer II - Structural - GMCD

Overview

Review construction plans for building code compliance, local ordinances and state regulations in order to issue building permits for the construction or remodeling of buildings throughout the County.

• Examines and reviews permits, applications, engineered construction plans and specifications for buildings, residence dwellings and/or other structures to determine compliance with the provisions of the state building, mechanical, electrical, gas, irrigation and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinance for issuance of building permits.
• Reviews proposed engineered projects for compliance with FEMA regulations for building elevations and flood resistant construction methods and materials.
• Reviews site development plans for building construction type, accessibility, building separation and use; reviews and approves engineer reports.
• Performs structural plan reviews for commercial type permit applications for compliance with current Florida Building Codes, Collier County Land Development Codes (if effected), and federal ADA/Handicap Regulations/Fair Housing Act Regulation; interacts with customers/clients by telephone or in person to discuss their plans, code violations, informational questions, procedural questions; meets with supervisor to discuss customer concerns, daily review schedules, and code compliance issues.
• Identifies any defects or inadequacies; prepares plan check correction reports; requires corrections be made to meet the requirements of pertinent county codes; and approves plans that comply.
• Reviews engineered plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering; attends and participates in pre-construction conferences as appropriate.
• Review corrections and changes submitted for plans that were rejected and revisions to plans that originally passed and already permitted; prepares and files code compliance reports.
• Arranges pre-application meetings; interprets code requirements for contractors, homeowners, engineers, architects, and attorneys; and assists with advising interested parties of updates and changes in the codes.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
• Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Assists customers at front counter; performs customer service while attending to their needs; and informs customer of permit status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and technical drawings; reviews same for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances and regulations; and prepares energy calculations and fixture counts.
• Approves permits for construction; calculates and assesses proper fees for permits and/or inspections.
• Retrieves list of the required inspections for builders and contractors.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information/assistance from field inspectors, contractors, plan reviewers, architects, code enforcement, owners/builders, the general public, employees, supervisors, or other individuals.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders, property owners, and the public to explain and interpret code provisions and local building regulations and requirements.

• May appear as an expert witness before the Code Enforcement Board.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Plans Examiner requirements per Fla. Stat. 468.609:
• Four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection or plans review corresponding of the certification category…